IN ADDITION TO HERMÈS CLASSICS, A NEW BAG YOU NEED TO SEE DEBUTED DURING THE SHOW

Hermès doesn't reinvent itself; Hermès is Hermès. And why would it need to be anything else? The French ultra-luxury powerhouse sells as many bags as it can manufacture under its own strict guidelines for artisan skill and training, and although fashion does require constantly predicting and adapting the future as best you can before it arrives, there's little reason to believe Hermès needs to do much more than what it's already doing, at least for now. And the brand seems to agree, based on the gently artistic modernity that permeated the Hermès Resort 2018 show in Paris.

The bags, shoes and accessories in the show struck me as things a wealthy woman might wear to an art auction, which is probably bang-on for the type of woman who makes up a significant portion of the market for the brand's wares. That look was especially clear in the show's Birkins and Kellys, which were banded in multicolor stripes or blocked with contrasting squares, respectively. On the Birkins, the borders gave the bags and almost one-dimensional perspective trick at some angles, like the models were paper dolls carrying paper bags.

The runway show also included at least one notable new bag: an accordion-gusset flap bag, affixed with a rounded-H closure that's new for the brand. Check out those bags and more below.

1 / 17

2 / 17

3 / 17

4 / 17

5 / 17

ADVERTISEMENT

6 / 17

7 / 17

8 / 17

9 / 17

10 / 17

ADVERTISEMENT

11 / 17

12 / 17

13 / 17

14 / 17

15 / 17

ADVERTISEMENT

Owning a wallet is just as important as owning a stylish bag. With the big success of the Compact Constance Wallet, Hermes thought of a way of creating a more compact and space-saving wallet by introducing its Compact Compass Wallet.

A short and mini wallet version of the well-loved Constance, the Compact Compass Wallet proves to be a daily essential in every woman’s bag. At first glance, you will instantly notice its gold plated ‘H’ tab closure, which lends it a sense of style and security all at the same time. Mind you, it also practical, convenience and easy-access. Despite the smaller size, this particular luxurious wallet has a lot to offer. So let’s dive into the interior.

Due to the demands of a modern-day hard working woman, the French brand made sure that this wallet will provide ease in bringing your hard earned money and plastic cards in a stylish manner. Inside, it has 4 credit card slots, 2 flat pockets, a change purse with zipper so it can hold your coins in place, and an external pocket at the back for easy access. It has everything you need to structure your daily wallet.

By the way, the Hermes Constance Wallet is as iconic as the Kelly Wallet. This design has existed for a very long time. So what’s more classic than that?

A luxurious and a uniquely shaped bag-addition, that is most descriptive of the newest Hermes Clochette Narcisse Charm. A cool charm to add on any Hermes Bag, grab and take a hold of this absolute charmer as it gives your bag the extra swag and pizzazz.

The Clochette Narcisse is a Hermes bell charm in Swift calfskin with stainless steel mirror that is sporting the color of golden yellow, Capucine and Copper (more shades are available at the boutique). Mind you, this is not a charm you’re customarily accustomed to as it has a different style and vibe to it.

These days, it seems that a Birkin alone is not enough to satisfy top models. To stand apart from the Hermès-clad crowd, a custom Birkin is the accessory to have. Heidi Klum carried her camo version back in January, and now Elle Macpherson is giving us even greener eyes with her zebra-print iteration. While all of today’s Insta-models are in Coachella mode, Elle’s tackling another trend: athleisure. And with this bag, she’s elevating it to the most decadent of heights. Between the fur coat and quilted Brunello Cucinelli sneakers, dressing down has never been so luxe!

Introducing the Hermes Harnais Bag. The Harnais Bag was first presented for the brand’s Fall/Winter 2015 Collection and makes a second return for the brand’s latest Fall/Winter 2016 Collection. The Harnaia is a flap bag with a shape of a saddle. The bag has an adjustable shoulder strap and comes with a lambskin interior and two flat pockets.

It is available in a variety of Hermes leathers including: Swift, Epsom, Grizzly, Tadelakt and Alligator. The bag also comes in basic colors and different color combinations.

Style, Price & Size

Style

Price

Size

Hermes Harnais Swift/Tadelkat/Epsom Bag

€6,100.00

TBD

Gallery

When the Apple Hermès watch was announced last September, and later released to select stores and boutiques around the world in October, two significant industries were merged together: technology and fashion. The Apple Watch was a breakthrough device that flew off the shelves, and adding Hermès in the mix makes everything a great deal more exciting – and of course more costly as well.

Beginning on this Friday, Jan. 22, this enthralling innovation will be available to more than just those willing to travel to the boutique locations to pick up a watch. It will become available on both Apple.com and Hermes.com, where the whole collection will be ready to order. The collection consists of three styles, each of which features straps of handmade leather and customizable stainless steel Apple Watch face: The “Single Tour,” the “Double Tour,” and the “Cuff.” Spread out among these three strap options are a total of ten models, which come in a variety of colors.

This collaboration was beneficial to both parties here, as Apple was working to have the Apple Watch viewed more as a luxury item, both technologically and fashionably, and Hermès was able to benefit from the esteemed publicity of the Apple brand. There was a lot of debate at the beginning of the Apple Watch’s production in April 2015 as to whether or not the product could be stylish or not. This wasn’t a problem for avid Apple fans, who generally weren’t concerned with how chic the product was, but instead with the technology behind it. And rightly so, but this barrier caused sales to be lower than they otherwise could have been, and likely now will be with this partnership. The watch still racked up 1 million preorders in the first day alone, but those numbers would have been supplemented by members of the fashion community if they had looked a bit more stylish.

Better late than never! Despite the hefty price tag, the Apple Hermès watches are looking great. If you’re looking to buy one of these watches for yourself, you’ll be looking to pay $1,100 for the Single Tour, $1,250 for the Double Tour, or $1,500 for the Cuff. So for this upgrade from the standard Apple Watch, the price is more than tripling, for the priciest option.